Conscionable

/ˈkɒnʃənəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Acceptable according to conscience; something that doesn't violate moral principles or ethical standards.

Etymology

Formed from conscience (Latin conscientia) + the suffix '-able' (capable of being). This is a less common variant of 'unconscionable' (its opposite), which became more popular in legal and ethical contexts.

Kelly Says

While 'unconscionable' is everywhere in legal documents, 'conscionable' is its ghostly opposite—so rare that most people forget it exists, yet it perfectly describes the ethical baseline we expect from fair dealings.

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